FIVE BUCKS DRINKERY
247 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine.
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly underneath neon sign in middle bar area. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches behind trash can by point of sales system by front door. 1 live roach in rear bar area by liquor storage room. 1 live roach in rear dishwasher area by drain. **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on rear prep table in ware washing area has built up food debris. Cutting boards on reach in coolers in kitchen have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen unable to dispense paper towels.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear liquor storage area has mold like substances. Ice machine in ware washing area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear low storage area not properly secured. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in rear liquor storage area not stored inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in ware washing area.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind glass beer cooler in rear bar area. 4 dead roaches in rear liquor storage area underneath shelving along wall with door. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in far bar area.
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Ice in bin behind main bar area used to serve public has bottle in ice bin. 4 pounds of ice.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of canned energy drink stored on floor of far bar area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall in ware washing area.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind main bar area.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Doors to rear far bar area have gaps from door to floor.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.